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OFFICIAL GUIDE
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TRIPLE BYPASS JULY 13, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPONSORS 3 RECOMMENDED
START TIMES 12
A big thank you to our
supportive sponsors Route opening and closure times
LETTER FROM THE RACE CUT-OFF TIMES 13
DIRECTORS 4
Time deadlines for various
Meet the duo behind stages of the ride
Triple Bypass
PERSONAL AND SAG
VOLUNTEERS 4 SUPPORT 13
Thank you to our amazing Information for personal and
volunteer groups official SAG vehicles
MANDATORY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 13
INFORMATION 6
What to do in the case of an accident
Important info you need to or inclement weather conditions
know before the ride
GETTING TO THE START 14
PACKET PICK UP 7
Directions to the ride start location
SHUTTLE SERVICE 14
Where and how to collect your
Triple Bypass packet
JERSEYS 8 Shuttle information from Summit
Cycle Solutions
PARKING 15
Selecting your jersey size and
jersey exchange
MERCHANDISE 8 Parking and rider drop-off
instructions
Selecting your jersey size and
jersey exchange ROAD CLOSURES 17
RIDER BAG Important information regarding
TRANSPORTATION 10 traffic and closures
Getting your gear bag to the
AID STATIONS 18
finish line
Information on the five aid
stations along the course
RIDING THE EVENT 10 FINISH LINE 18
Bike numbers and wristband
Festivities, massages, merchandise
placement
and more
CONTACT NUMBER 10 COACH’S TIPS 20
Your contact during the ride
Coach Morgan shares some
pro tips on getting ride ready
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SPONSORS
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LETTER FROM THE RACE DIRECTORS
and not a race, take time to stop and take a picture, catch
your breath and congratulate yourself for taking on the
challenge.
Produced by Team Evergreen Cycling, the Triple is a
charitable event, giving all proceeds from the ride to
the non-profit volunteer groups and cycling advocacy
organizations that help us make this ride happen. Say hello
to these fine folks and thank them for their contribution.
Also keep an eye out for Team Evergreen Board members,
sporting the yellow Triple jerseys. The Board dedicates
their time and energy to guide our club and events. They
are at your service on the ride.
Established in 1988, Team Evergreen builds the cycling
community by expanding rider experiences, hosting
compelling events, and channeling thoughtful philanthropic
impact.
Kim Nordquist and Jennifer Barbour
C
Through our events, the Triple Bypass and Bob Cook
Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb, we have given over
$2.6M in our history to charitable non-profits and cycling
ONGRATULATIONS! You are about to embark on advocacy organizations. Your participation helps make
one of the most spectacular and challenging rides in the that happen.
nation and be part on an exclusive group that has taken on
the legendary Triple Bypass.
Thank you,
The Triple is more than just a ride. It shows off some of the
most spectacular landscapes Colorado has to offer, covering
nearly 120 miles over 3 mountain passes. Since this is a ride
Jen and Kim
VOLUNTEER GROUPS FOR THE 2019 TRIPLE BYPASS –
WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT THEM
American Diabetes Assoc/ Tour de Cure GOALS – Get Outside and Learn Something
Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado Into Your Hands - Africa
Blue Spruce Kiwanis Loaves & Fishes
Boy Scout Troop 1776 Miller Coors Guest Relations pouring beer
Civil Air Patrol Highlands Ranch & Eagle Mountain Area Land Trust
ColoRowdies Mountain View Young Marines
Colorado Canine Rescue Ovation West Performing Arts (Evergreen Chorale)
Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA) PEO
Community Educational Outreach Rage Cycling
Conifer HS MTB Team Rotary Club of Clear Creek
Conifer Kiwanis Special Olympics COLORADO
Denver Chorale Special Olympics DENVER
Drive Smart Evergreen St. Laurence Episcopal
Evergreen Christian Outreach (EChO) Vail Mountain Rescue
Evergreen High School MTB League Venture Crew 911
Evergreen Players Water Education Colorado
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OUR PURPOSE IS SIMPLE, TO
HELP OUR PARTNERS PURSUE
THEIR PASSIONS.
Through the Primal Gives Back Program we
have raised money, donated clothing, and
volunteered side-by-side with our partners
in an effort to make our community better.
With your help, we’ve been able to
contribute millions to health, advocacy,
conservancy, and youth programs around
the world. Let’s keep the momentum going.
With the support of our
OFFICIAL PARTNER OF
AND TRUSTED BY
partners, teams & clubs,
Primal has contributed
over $7.4 Million through
the Gives Back Program.
OFFICIAL JERSEY
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THE TRIPLE BYPASS
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MANDATORY INFORMATION
Please remember, while we are starting
with the assistance of several Colorado
and reasonable flow of traffic.” Please ride
right. Never cross the yellow centerline,
IMPORTANT NOTE
State Patrol cars and motorcycles, the this is not only dangerous, but could result
Much of the Triple Bypass will be ridden
traffic closure is only for a limited time in in the loss of your right to ride the Triple
on Bike Paths and Recreation trails. These
specific areas. At all times riders MUST Bypass. When riding on public roads
areas are open to the public and not for
OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS and official and trails, if you are unsure at any sign or
the exclusive use of the Triple Bypass.
personnel, including Triple Bypass Marshal signal – obey the traffic information. Police
Please ride safely and be courteous to
Volunteers. The Triple Bypass is a “rules of may be onsite in certain areas to assist the
everyone using the public trails. Ride
the road” ride. Traffic laws will be enforced ride, but this is not a given, they may just
SINGLE FILE, announce your presence,
by local and state authorities. be on duty and not part of the event, for
especially when overtaking another trail
this reason when approaching stop lights
user, and always be a good representative
Please ride no more than two abreast, and or signs do not assume you may proceed
for cycling. Trail hierarchy dictates that
only if conditions allow. When riding two unless you are given permission by the
cyclists yield to all others using the trails.
abreast it is illegal to impede “the normal authority.
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PACKET PICK UP
MAIL OPTION GEORGETOWN AND BIKE SHOP PICK-UP
Mailed packets will be sent the last week
COPPER PICK UP
Support our local shops! Please plan
of June, for delivery before the event.
All packets should be picked up at the to get your rider packet at the shop
Expect your jersey and rider number to
location selected at registration. However, ONLY during the hours of packet-pickup.
arrive by the first week of July. Questions
if you miss your pick-up, we will bring Triple Bypass volunteers will be onsite to
regarding your dashboard? register@
rider materials to the start lines at both distribute packets during the below times.
triplebypass.org
Georgetown and Copper. The packets Shop staff will not have access to rider
may not arrive before the suggested start numbers or jerseys so please plan to pick-
START LINE PICK UP time, so please do your best to retrieve up at the location you selected during
your packet or have it mailed beforehand. distribution hours.
We recommend that all riders pick up
their packet before the day of the ride. Riders starting in Copper Mountain must PICK UP HOURS AND LOCATIONS
However, if you have selected start line have received and signed the online
pick-up and paid the additional fee, your Copper Mountain waiver. Your packet Trek Bicycle Boulder
packet will be available under the tent at will not be released to you if you have not 2626 Baseline Road
Buchanan Park in Evergreen, beginning at signed this waiver. This is a requirement Boulder, Colorado , 80305
5am on July 13th. All start line numbers by Powder Core – owners of the Copper •Friday, July 5th 3-7pm
will also be available at Bicycle Outfitters Mountain Resort. •Saturday, July 6th 12 -5pm
before ride on Friday, July 12th. •Sunday July 7th 12-5pm
IMPORTANT NOTE
We strongly suggest you get your packet Wheat Ridge Cyclery
before Saturday as traffic will be heavy 7085 W. 38th Ave.
You must get your rider packet at your
that morning and you might miss your ride Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
chosen location or at Buchanan Park
start. Packets will not be available after •Friday, July 5th 3-7pm
before the ride. Jerseys will not be mailed
7:30am on July 13th. •Saturday, July 6th 12 – 5pm
if you fail to pick up your rider materials.
•Sunday July 7th 12-5pm
FAMILY AND FRIENDS When you pick up your packet, you will
Evergreen Bicycle Outfitters
receive your rider number and helmet
PICK UP sticker, your event jersey and goodies from
29017 Hotel Way, 101c
Evergreen, Colorado 80439
our beloved sponsors. No wristband, no
•Wednesday, July 10th 3 -6:30
Packets MAY be picked up for registered ride, no bike number, no ride.
friends and family IF you have the pm
following: 1) their signed waiver 2) a •Thursday, July 11th 3- 6:30 pm
photocopy of their driver’s license. If •Friday, July 12th 10-6:30 pm
either of these 2 items is missing, then
the packet may not be collected. NO
EXCEPTIONS. You can download a copy
of the rider waiver here.
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JERSEYS
Every registration receives a unique Triple another color, jerseys in limited sizes may basis at the Triple Bypass tent at the finish
Bypass jersey. You will receive the jersey be purchased at the finish on July 13th. in Avon. There is no guarantee that your
in the size you selected at registration.
If you transferred to a shorter or longer
SIZE EXCHANGES preferred size will be available. If we do
not have a jersey for exchange and you
distance after April 10, we will attempt require a different size than the one you
We have a very limited number of
to accommodate the coordinating jersey ordered please try the Triple Exchange
jerseys for a size exchange. You may not
to the ride which you are now registered. Facebook page.
exchange your size at packet pick-up. Size
You may not select a jersey other than the
exchange is on a first come, first serve
style offered for your ride. If you prefer
MERCHANDISE
Get your hands on some sweet 2019 Triple Bypass gear designed by the pros at Primalwear. There will be merchandise available for
purchase at the event, limited sizes and quantities available.
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Celebrate your accomplishment in a big
way at the finish with McDevitt Tacos
and our exclusive Triple-X lager from
Colorado Native.
All riders receive complimentary beer,
tacos and endless high fives.
120 MILES JULY 13TH
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RIDER BAG TRANSPORTATION
The Triple Bypass offers riders the distribute your bags easily. on the inside. Do not put valuables in the
opportunity to have a bag brought to bag, we cannot be responsible for wallets,
the finish. Bring some gear to change Rider bag drop off is at the start area in keys, cell phones and other personal
into and relax with the other participants Evergreen from 5 AM - 7:30 AM. Look items.
celebrating their success. If you choose for the large truck and signs. Please write
to bring a bag with a change of clothes your rider number on the outside of the Georgetown will have a rider bag drop-
for the finish, please use drawstring bag bag and consider customizing your bag off for transport to the finish at the start.
provided at packet pickup for baggage so it’s easy to identify. For further security, Copper Mountain will have a drop-off
drop. This will allow us to sort and put your name and contact information location at the start on Ten-Mile Circle.
RIDING THE EVENT
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED! Please no earbuds or headphones. Listen to nature and chat with your
fellow riders.
BIKE NUMBERS cyclists at the start to ensure they have
a rider number and wristband before
it will give you access to the route as you
start the ride and identify the correct rider
proceeding. with the correct bike at the bike corral.
You will not be allowed to pass through
They are your ticket to the nutrition at the
the start area without a rider number and
Aid Stations, and the post-event meal in
wristband. Please follow the instructions WRISTBANDS Avon. And most importantly, they get you
on the number kit for attaching to your
a free beer. Please attach the wristband
bike. The Colorado State Patrol, and The wristbands are an essential piece of to your wrist and be prepared to show it
several volunteers will be checking all your rider equipment the day of the ride. to authorities or Triple Bypass volunteers
The wristband has your rider number and upon request.
CONTACT NUMBER
To ensure your safety, if you choose abandoned. You may also text this number
720.609.4119 to leave the ride before the finish in with your rider number and reason for
Avon, please call the dispatch number: ending your ride.
720.609.4119 and let us know you have
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RECOMMENDED START TIMES
LIGHTS: If you intend to start before
EVERGREEN: 6 AM daylight, Colorado State law requires you
GEORGETOWN: 8:30 AM
to have a working headlight and taillight
The recommended start time in Evergreen The start is at the Georgetown Aid Station
on your bicycle. We will have CSP on
is 6:00am The course will close at 8am near America’s Best Inn. You may leave
course starting at approximately 4:00 am
and we will not allow riders to begin past your rider bag there for transport to the
and if they find a rider without proper
that time. If you don’t make it by 8am, finish. Follow the flaggers and signs to
illumination, they will require that rider to
it is your responsibility to find a way to parking at Shadow Ranch.
stop and stay in place until daylight. Be
Idaho Springs and join your fellow riders.
aware, Juniper Pass Aid station will not
You WILL NOT be shuttled if you miss the
start nor will you be allowed on the closed
open until 6:30 am. COPPER MOUNTAIN:
course. 11 AM
The start begins at the aid station at Ten
Mile Circle at Copper Mountain. You may
leave your rider bag there for transport to
the finish. Parking in the Chapel parking
lot.
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CUT OFF TIMES
8:00AM EVERGREEN If you have not reached these locations able to join us at the finish for our post-
by the cut-offs you will be picked up and ride celebration.
11:00AM IDAHO SPRINGS shuttled to the next aid station or finish,
whichever is applicable. These cut-off SAG vehicles will run 1 hour past the
2:00PM LOVELAND times reflect a 6:00 am start with an cut-off. If you decide not to take a SAG
average speed of 8 mph. This requirement and want to continue the route past the
6:00PM COPPER MOUNTAIN is for the safety of all riders and support cut-off, your rider number will be taken by
personnel. It also ensures that you will be state patrol.
PERSONAL AND SAG SUPPORT
PERSONAL SUPPORT •Copper Mountain Alpine Lot: Use
entrance to the south off highway 91, go
dispatch to report the emergency.
SAG vehicles are instructed to always
VEHICLES past stoplight at Copper Road, first right. move riders forward. They will not return
Do not enter at Copper Mountain. you to the previous Aid Station but will
Personal Support Vehicles are only allowed take you to the next Aid Station or the
in areas designated along the course. finish, whichever is applicable.
They are not allowed to follow the route OFFICIAL SAG VEHICLES
but may meet riders at specific locations
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
only. It is for the safety of the riders that Official SAG Vehicles will be available for
we request that support vehicles stay off riders needing assistance throughout the
Mechanical Support for tire fixes or
the course and only meet riders in these day.
changes and simple adjustments will be
locations.
available at all the Aid Stations. If you have
If you need assistance, please call the
a mechanical during the event and are
•Loveland Valley Ski Area: Use the Valley dispatch number at 720.609.4119
unable to proceed to the next Aid Station
Parking lot. Follow the marshals for Provide dispatch with your approximate
without support, please call 720.609.4119
parking. Watch for riders! location, and your reason for calling (i.e.,
and a SAG vehicle will pick you up as soon
mechanical, need a ride, or emergency). If
as possible.
it is an emergency first call 911, then call
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
ACCIDENTS in case of cold, rain, etc.
If the weather turns cold, or lightening
•Georgetown – Visitors Center and gas
stations located around the traffic circle,
has been witnessed in the area riders are mile 42
If you have-or witness—a crash or medical
advised to seek immediate shelter. In the
emergency, and it requires immediate •Georgetown Loop Railroad Visitors
case of lightening DO NOT shelter in tents
attention call 911, and then call Dispatch Center, mile 44.5,
but proceed to the nearest safe building.
at 720.609.4119 •Loveland Ski Area – Lower locker and
All participants are instructed that in the
case of inclement weather they should bathrooms, mile 56 for the Triple and mile
INCLEMENT WEATHER use their own judgment and ride to the 12.8 for the Double
CONTINGENCY PLAN nearest designated location.
Access to shelters will be in the following
•A-Basin Ski Area – mile 64, mile 20.2
•Keystone – The Pour House, mile 72, and
locations:
Several contingencies have been put 28.3
in place in case of inclement weather. •Copper Mountain – Upper level of Village
Weather will be monitored during the •Echo Lake Lodge on CO-103, mile 18
•The Clear Creek County SD building on Square, mile 88, and 44
event. Safety announcements will be
made continually at the start regarding CO-103, mile 31 •Vail Pass Rest Area – Bathrooms, mile
the forecast for the day, and advising the •Dumont - Sinclair Gas Station, mile 36 92 – Triple, mile 48.7 – Double, mile 5.4 –
riders as to the clothing they should carry Single
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GETTING TO THE START
BUCHANAN PARK GEORGETOWN COPPER MOUNTAIN
From the Denver area take I-70 westbound From the Denver area take I-70 From the Denver area take I-70 westbound
to Exit 252, Evergreen Parkway Co- westbound to Exit 228, left at the end of to Exit 195. Follow the ramp towards
74. Stay on Evergreen Parkway for the ramp. Follow the Event Parking Signs Copper Mountain/Leadville. At the stop
approximately 2 miles. Follow the Event to one of the available parking lots. light turn right on to Copper Rd. Follow
Parking Signs to one of the available lots. Georgetown riders will receive a parking the Event Parking signs to the Chapel
Rider drop-off is at the Bergen Park-n- pass. Absolutely no parking at the lot, or to overflow parking at the Beeler
Ride. Georgetown Visitor’s Center, in front of parking lot. Rider drop off at the Chapel
businesses, or in private lots. Parking is lot in Copper Mountain.
extremely limited, please carpool. Rider
drop-off is available at the north side of
the Dollar Store on Alvarado Road.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
Take it easy on yourself and get a shuttle after the ride on July 13th. They are also shuttles to the start leaving at 4:30am on
back to the start after the ride. Summit offering shuttles back on Sunday, July 14th Saturday.
Cycle Solutions will take you and your bike for those staying the night in Avon.
back to Copper, Georgetown or Evergreen Staying in Avon? Summit is also offering https://summitcyclesolutions.com/triple/
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PARKING
All designated lots allow overnight parking. Please refer to website for parking maps. Please carpool
or have someone drop you off to help reduce congestion. Several lots have been made available for
parking the weekend of the event
EVERGREEN •Bergen Valley Elementary School: Located
at 1422 Sugarbush Dr., Evergreen. From:
RIDER DROP-OFF
Evergreen Parkway turn South on N Bergen
All designated lots allow overnight parking. Rider Drop-Off is located at the Bergen
Parkway, turn left on Sugarbush Dr. The
Please refer to website for parking maps. Park RTD. From here it is a short ride on
Elementary will be on your left.
Please carpool or have someone drop you the bike path to the start. Please Note:
off to help reduce congestion. There is no rider drop-off at Buchanan Park.
•Bergen Village Shopping Center: Two
Several lots have been made available for
upper parking lots located at 1240 Bergen
parking the weekend of the event:
Parkway. From Evergreen Parkway turn
South on N Bergen Parkway, turn left at the AVON
•Evergreen Middle School: Located
stoplight (4-way), make an immediate right
at 2059 S. Hiwan Dr., Evergreen. From
onto Placid Dr. The lot will be located on Public and Personal Support is provided in
Evergreen Parkway turn East on S Bergen
your left. Only use two upper lots. the Elk or Bear parking lots in Avon. Catch
Parkway, turn Right on Hiwan Dr., the
a free town shuttle or walk to the finish in
school will be on your right.
•Overflow - Bergen Park and Ride Nottingham park.
•Bergen Meadow Elementary School:
•Overflow – Evergreen Country Day School Overnight Parking in Avon will be located
Located at 1892 Bergen Parkway,
at the Elk lot from Friday July 12 – Sunday
Evergreen. From Evergreen Parkway turn
Parking attendants will direct you to July 14. You may drop a car here on Friday
East on S Bergen Parkway, turn Right on
parking or rider drop-off. Please keep in before the ride.
Hiwan Dr., the school will be on your left.
mind that there are many businesses in the
area as well as private homeowners. Do NO parking at the finish area. Personal
•Castle Court Office Park: Located off
not park in non-designated spots. Do not Support vehicles may park at the Elk lot –
Bergen Parkway before the above schools.
park along the roadways. to avoid traffic, take the Minturn Exit 171
There is parking in the retail center.
and back track to the Elk lot.
PARKING MAP To Idaho Springs
I-70
Evergreen Parkway Exit 252
I-70 To Denver
M WalMart
Quality Suites
DOWNLOAD MAP El Rancho
Bicycle Home Depot
Outfitters
To Soda Creek G
Evergreen El Rancho Rd.
65 King Evergreen Natl. Bank
Soopers
Firestone E
C RTD Sugarbrush Dr.
Bergen Valley
74
= Parking
D A - Bergen Meadow Elem. School
Elem. School
B – Castle Court Office Buildings
74 C – RTD Park & Ride
Rider Drop-Off Saturday D - Bergen Village Shopping Center
Bergen Park Church E - Bergen Valley Elem. School
103 F - Evergreen Middle School
To Squaw Pass START - Buchanan Park G - Overflow - Evergreen Country Day School
Start/Finish Area
Castle
Ct. Buchanan Park
B A
NOTE: There is no parking at Buchanan Park
Overnight parking avaialable at all lots
Large motor vehicles please park in Walmart lot
74
F
Directions from I-70
Evergreen Middle Take Exit 252 off I-70 onto Evergreen Pkwy. (Colo. 74) Follow Evergreen Pkwy.
School 2.5 miles to the 3rd stoplight at the intersection of Evergreen Pkwy. & Hwy 65.
To Evergreen Town Center Turn left (E) onto Highway 65. Marshals will direct you to parking.
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ROAD CLOSURES
SQUAW PASS ROAD keep in mind that local traffic is always
allowed on closed roads so use caution in
SWAN MOUNTAIN ROAD
placing your bikes along the road. Please
The road will be closed to all Swan Mountain Rd. will be closed to
stay right and don’t cross the road to park
WESTBOUND traffic only, this closure will westbound traffic on Saturday between
your bike. There will be construction on
take place from approximately 4:00 am the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please
areas of this road. Please follow flaggers,
– 10:00 am. This is not a fully enforced obey all traffic signs, flaggers, authorized
CSP and Triple staff and dismount
closure, so local traffic may potentially personnel, and volunteer marshals.
accordingly.
proceed westbound. EASTBOUND will
be open. For this reason, it is essential
that you always RIDE RIGHT and never
Georgetown Railroad is a private business SUMMIT COUNTY
cross the yellow centerline, even to pass a
located just before the ride transitions to
the Silver Plume to Georgetown Express
RECREATION PATHS
slower rider. The climb up Squaw Pass Rd.
bike path. Loop Rd. leading to the RR
is approximately 15 miles. There will be Summit County Recreation Paths are open
parking lot will have a coned bike path.
several Porto potties available during the to the public. Riders must obey posted
Stay to the right of the cones and yield
climb. speed limits of 25 MPH on the rec paths
to all motor vehicles and the direction of
and posted speed limits on the roadways.
local law enforcement.
IDAHO SPRINGS Please ride slowly and safely and be aware
of all others using the path. Remember to
We will be utilizing the new bike path
LOVELAND PASS be courteous and always yield the right of
way.
on the Greenway trail in Idaho Springs.
Loveland Pass is closed to vehicular traffic
You will turn left BEFORE to reach the
town and cross over I-70. Please slow
from approximately 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday. Only cyclist and official vehicles
VAIL/LIONSHEAD
down as you reach this area and follow
will be allowed access to US-6, Loveland
the direction of staff and local law
Pass Rd. The Colorado State Patrol will Please use caution when riding through
enforcement.
be escorting (lights and sirens) HAZMAT the Vail roundabouts. Riders must yield
vehicles over the pass every half hour. The to motor vehicle traffic. Make sure you
ALVARADO ROAD direction will change every 30 minutes, are visible to the vehicles and signal your
with Eastbound traffic on the half hour and intent in every roundabout. Ride smart and
Alvarade Road will be intermittently closed Westbound traffic on the hour listen to the certified flaggers there for
to traffic on Saturday to ensure safe access your assistance. Remember, the flaggers
to the Georgetown Aid Station. Please are not law enforcement.
COURSE MAP
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AID STATIONS
We have six aid stations along course – accordingly. Fill up your bottles, grab a •Georgetown 8:00am – 12:00pm
There will be sweet and salty snacks, water snack and keep moving! •Loveland Valley 10:00am – 2:00pm
and sports drink. Gluten free options will •Summit High School 11:00-3:00pm
be available. You can anticipate a station Aid Station Hours: •Copper Mountain 10:00am – 5:00pm
approximately every 20 miles, so plan •Juniper Pass 6:30-10:00am •Vail Pass 12:00pm – 7:00pm
FINISH LINE
FINISH LINE FESTIVITIES will be available for $40/half hour. Go to
SHOWERS
the tent and book your relaxing post-ride
rub-down.
Hours 12:00-8:00pm Showers are available at the Recreation
Located in Nottingham Park in Avon. Grab Centers located near both finishes. The
OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
a free beer from Colorado Native and shower will cost $5, including a towel.
some food from McDevitt Taco Supply and
celebrate your accomplishment! The finish
catering is included in your registration fee
Official Merchandise: There will be a NO DOGS ALLOWED
limited quantity of Triple Bypass cycling
and there will be something for everyone,
and casual gear for sale at the Primal and Please note, while we all love our furry
including vegetarian, and gluten free.
Team Evergreen tents. Grab a keepsake to family members dogs and other pets
show off your amazing feat. are not allowed in Nottingham Park
Additional meal tickets may be purchased
for $25. during events. In addition, State Law
LOST AND FOUND prohibits the smoking of marijuana in
public places. Team Evergreen requests
MASSAGES no smoking of any kind.
Lost and Found will be located in the
Triple Bypass tent.
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COACH’S TIPS
WHAT TO DO THE WEEK BEFORE THE RIDE
Coach Morgan Murri is the founder of ride. (And regardless of what the weather 6. Make a list of all the things you must
Amaze Your Self endurance coaching may say for event day carry at least a light have for your ride. Such as, bike, helmet,
and a board member of Team Evergreen weight rain jacket. The weather turns shoes, gloves, glasses, sunscreen etc.
Cycling. quickly and sometimes fiercely in the high
country). From a training perspective, you want this
1. Embrace this week as the culmination last week to allow you to rest from all your
of all you have done to prepare for the 3. Prep your bike. Two weeks to one week training but you don’t want to find yourself
Triple Bypass! Rarely, if ever, do I coach an out get a tune up and then ride your bike feeling sluggish or stale on ride day. To
athlete that feels 100% ready for a major to make sure all the tune up adjustments avoid this, reduce the duration and the
event in the last few days before event are working correctly. Ensure you have new intensity of your recent weeks but keep
day. What I (and they) and now you can or newer tires. If you don’t have a flashing riding. Mix the effort up a bit but don’t go
learn from my experience is that if you rear light invest in one. If you have one, real long or real hard.
have applied yourself the way you should replace the battery. Double check your
have over the preceding months you are repair kit, make sure you have an extra Of course, hotel reservations, return
more ready than you think you are. Relax, tube, patches and either a pump or CO2. transportation and a meeting spot/
SMILE, laugh! This is fun after all! You estimated time at the finish line.
have the health and ability to ride 30, 70 4. If you don’t know how to change a flat
or 120 miles through the incredible Rocky learn and practice this. Fixing your own flat Double check your lists and the weather
Mountains! This ride is a gift you’ve given is a skill that is easy to learn and all cyclist and ride enough to burn of the nervous
yourself. Enjoy it as such. should possess. energy and remember SMILE! This is one
heck of a ride!
2. Check the weather and make a list of all 5. Plan and pack your nutrition. (see my
the clothing items you want to take on the article on nutrition for more details.) Coach Morgan
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NUTRITION
Riding nearly 120 miles with over 10,000’ larger individuals and between 150-200
of elevation gain takes more than just a calories per hour for medium sized riders.
lot of will power and miles and miles of
training. Riding for 6-12 hours on your Equally important is your hydration
bike also takes a nutrition plan that include strategy. I’ll recommend you try Nunn
fueling and hydration. Just like training for Hydration too as this electrolyte
climbing passes requires practice actually replacement supplement is provided
climbing hills (in this case the longer and along the Triple Bypass route. Food Coach Morgan Murri is the founder
steeper the better) fueling and hydrating digestion requires water so it makes sense of Amaze Your Self endurance
while riding also requires training. to hydrate at similar pace as you eat, each coaching. From a vast background of
15 minutes or so. ultra-endurance racing and coaching
For your body to adapt to processing Coach Morgan combines the science
food while exerting energy you need The current science recommends of sports physiology with decades
to train for it. The first step is to find “drinking in response to your thirst.” of hands on experience to “Help
efficient, healthy, easy to process “fuel”. More simply stated as “when you feel Ordinary People do Extraordinary
If you haven’t found something that thirsty, drink.” Removing your bottles Things!” Should you need more
works for you already and, even if you easily and safely as you ride is a skill every detailed support for your Triple
have, I recommend you try Honey Stinger rider should practice and develop during Bypass training please don’t hesitate
products as they are excellent AND training rides. to contact me. www.amazeyourself.
will be the fuel provide along the Triple life morgan@amazeyourself.life
Bypass ride. An effective way to begin this Lastly – use the aid stations along
training and food trial is to start modestly, the Triple Bypass route to refill your
consuming 100 or so calories per hour bottles and restock your pockets with
on your longer rides. This consumption food. Running low on either between
is best done in 10-15 minute increments, aid stations can create a deficit that is
eating less, more often versus consuming difficult to overcome on such a long and
a bunch of calories once per hour. As your challenging ride.
system adapts to this gradually increase
the caloric intake up to 250 calories for Coach Morgan
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